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Defer paying Class 1 National Insurance on a second job

Employees with a second job, third job or more may be able to defer or...

Work out your VAT fuel scale charge

VAT road fuel scale charges are fixed, standardised amounts that businesses must use to account...

Less than 1 month to self-assessment filing deadline

There are now less than 2 months to the self-assessment filing deadline for submissions of...

Update from HMRC on MTD testing

HMRC has published a new Making Tax Digital newsletter. This newsletter is mainly intended for...

Increase in savings guarantee for bank deposits

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has raised its savings guarantee for bank deposits, increasing...

When disciplinary processes and non-compete clauses implode

Many modern companies insist on the inclusion of restrictive covenants to limit the freedoms of...

The likely direction of interest rates in 2026

As we look ahead to 2026, there is growing speculation about how the Bank of...

Outlook For Food And Energy Prices In The Year Ahead

Food and energy costs remain central concerns for households and businesses because they influence everything...
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What the November 2025 Budget Means for Pubs, Bars and the Licensed Trade

Running a pub or bar was already a balancing act before the November Budget. Rising...